Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Historically, October has always been an important month for the cybersecurity community and a month of major cybersecurity events. Read the full 2022 Thales Consumer Trust Index and find out more about events around Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Tue, 10/04/2022 - 05:20. Use strong passwords. Recognize and report phishing.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. Unfortunately, contemporary events seem to confirm this.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well. Data encryption in transit guarantees that information stays private while being sent across networks.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In addition, Leon has won hackathon events in the UK and internationally, and is accredited for multiple bug bounties. Actually, it’ll be at its most secure if it’s set to use AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption instead of the weaker Blowfish encryption. We sat down to chat to him.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The malicious software encrypts victims’ systems and forces them to pay money in return for the safe return of the data. Ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which criminal hackers plant malicious code on the victim’s systems, which cripples services and encrypts files. Then came the rise in ransomware.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

First spotted in mid-August 2022 , Venus is known for hacking into victims’ publicly-exposed Remote Desktop services to encrypt Windows devices. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible. Continuously educating and informing staff about the risks and methods used by cybercriminals to launch attacks and steal data.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security. Network Segmentation: To reduce possible exposure in the event of a breach, isolate remote access systems from crucial and unneeded internal resources via network segmentation.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 In May, cybersecurity researchers revealed that ransomware attacks are increasing their aggressive approach by destroying data instead of encrypting it.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Wallet backups provide a safety net in the event that your device breaks down, is misplaced, or is stolen. Backups should be kept safely in several places, such as encrypted cloud storage or external hard drives. A virtual private network (VPN) can offer an additional layer of encryption and security. Use multisignature wallets.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Vinson & Elkins also provide examples of material events such as: Violated security or procedures that create a liability Incidents significantly affecting company reputation or financial position Incidents affecting company operations significantly. for past events and the template of information required for those follow-up reports.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Leon has also won hackathon events in the UK and internationally, and is accredited for multiple bug bounties. Things such as encrypting databases containing usernames and passwords, never mind sensitive information, are paramount. Organisations should educate staff on such best practices through, for example, staff awareness training.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 12, 2019

Encryption, encryption, encryption. Encryption is one clear example of how organisations can be doing more with those fundamentals: as this recap of the event highlights, encryption remains core to building cyber-resilience and a core weakness in cyber-security efforts across the board. The GDPR effect.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

You often see cyber criminals use newsworthy events as the basis of scams. Using a current event as the pretext of a scam like this lends it a sense of legitimacy; their bogus message doesn’t come out of the blue and there are independent reports that indicate that Revolut could have frozen users’ accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Facilitate Incident Response In the event of a security incident or breach, the DLP solution monitors and reports on data access and movement. Analyze Security Events DLP solutions help the security team interpret high-risk activity or behavior by analyzing the type and context of security events.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

I paged through weekly reports, presentation slides from status meetings, and general briefings to educate visitors. Chatting with Snowden on an encrypted IM connection, I joked that the NSA cafeteria menu probably has code names for menu items. Transferring files electronically is what encryption is for. Probably not.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2019

Because of the quick reaction we had, we were able to contain the encryption part” to roughly 50 percent of customer systems, he said. “It’s one thing to prepare for these sorts of events but it’s an entirely different experience to deal with first hand.”

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Employers could suffer significant harm in the event of a breach, especially where sensitive business information is stored on employees’ personal devices. Training materials and programs should be developed and delivered regularly, to educate employees on topics such as encryption, malware, data retention, and authentication.

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OneHub

JULY 18, 2019

Event Logging and Two-Factor Authentication. Event logs track notifications, errors, and events happening in the background of your computer. If you suspect malicious activity within your network, checking your event log is one way to confirm or dismiss your suspicions. Data Encryption. Physical Security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

What would the consequences be if such an event happens were to happen on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or during the holiday shopping season? Assess risk: Educate themselves on the whereabouts of their data and classify it by risk level to ensure sensitive data is sufficiently protected and encrypted.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

CWPP implements the following approaches to prevent, detect, and respond to security events: Visibility and Continuous Monitoring CWPP provides full system supervision, monitoring PCs, virtual machines, containers , and serverless configurations. Integrating with SIEM allows for the centralization of discovered malware and events.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 13, 2021

The purpose of this event is to raise awareness and “educate business leaders, IT decision-makers, and the general public about the importance of managing and securing digital identities.”. Encryption. Identity Management Day Underpins the Importance of Securing Digital Identities. Tue, 04/13/2021 - 13:57. Why is this important?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Encryption and access controls for underlying platforms (35% global and U.S.). The easiest path might be to encrypt the entire data lake and employ features that will harden platform security itself, such as authentication, user identity management, access monitoring, security information event management (SIEM) systems, and so forth.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2019

Moth of the victims belongs to high-tech, wholesale and education sectors. All the important files on your disks were encrypted. “By focusing on the executable in this chain of events, we can determine where Shade ransomware infection attempts have occurred.” txt through README10.txt, txt, “Attention!

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Examples include a self-propagating malware or a supply chain attack that infects many institutions at the same time, or a cyber event that disables a major cloud services provider. Educate insureds and insurance producers about cybersecurity and reducing the risk of cyber incidents.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Additionally, you should consider encrypting data or using VPNs where possible. Encryption can greatly reduce the risk of data being compromised in transit, but it will also make sharing data more complex and will require significant resources. Separation between users. Identity and authentication. Secure your Cloud services.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

For example, encryption keys, administrator passwords, and other critical information are stored in the Azure Key Vault in FIPS 140-2 Level 2-validated hardware security modules (HSMs). Discounts are also available for education and non-profit customers. per device per year for each additional 30 (RADIUS+) to 45 (ZTNA) days.

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Archive Document Data Storage

JANUARY 2, 2018

Consider using a password manager to help you remember and encrypt your passwords. Make sure that your WiFi network is protected with a strong password and WPA-2 encryption. Predicting a disaster or data breach event is impossible, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen—or that you shouldn’t protect your data.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Data Protection Users must employ encryption for data in transit and at rest. Users are required to ensure encryption of sensitive data within applications and during transmission. Providers handle the encryption of data within the application, with users typically overseeing access to their data.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The firm also agreed to (1) no longer store PII on its webserver, (2) encrypt any PII stored on its internal network, (3) install a new firewall and logging system to prevent and detect future attacks, and (4) retain a cybersecurity firm to provide ongoing reports and advice on the firm’s information security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

The report goes on to note: In addition to the massive Equifax breach that exposed personal information of 143 million individuals, other noted breaches last year included the education platform Edmodo (77 million records hacked); Verizon (14 million subscribers possibly hacked); and America’s JobLink (nearly 5 million records compromised).

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

In the event of a data incident, processors are required to take “immediate” remedial measures and notify the PI Protection Authorities and any affected individuals. adopt other security measures as stipulated by laws and regulations.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Consent Order at ¶ X) Blackbaud Blackbaud had a cyber security event in 2020 where personal information was exfiltrated. (We According to paragraph 9 of the FTC complaint, Blackbaud did not encrypt database backup files. We have twice covered the consumer class action, here and here.)

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

Those who pursue an in-depth technical education in all areas of information security are the target audience for the GSE certification.” AsTech’s Kent said of Security+, “This crosses several domains and is a basic introduction to security. I don’t know that anyone has been hired for this certification, but, as I said, it’s a great start.”

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Yes, so our job is to figure it out and apply appropriate steps of actions in the environment, and also we do deliver education. Vamosi: I should also mention that forensics can be used in other ways, not just for incidents that have already happen but also for events you suspect might be happening in the moment.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevention: Implement robust encryption , access restrictions, data categorization, secure connections, and an incident response strategy. Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities. Also read: What is Private Cloud Security?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Data backup and disaster recovery plans assure data availability and business continuity in the event of data loss or service failures. Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) regulate resource access.

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